Marist Veres Royal
Age: 12 (June 14, 2009)

Pos: ATH - OL/TE/FB/LB/Special Situation Passer

Size: 5'7" 175 lbs as of March 2022 (Projected to 6'5" 290 lbs Senior Year*)

GPA: 3.8

School: Fall 2022 incoming freshman at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, NJ.
One of the Top 2 football programs in New Jersey.
 
THE GOAL:

An Offensive Lineman who can run precise routes at Tight End, be a legit
short yardage/3rd down Back and tough Inside Linebacker. 


THE PLAN:

1. Training Based on Size Projection

Trains for the size and skill set he is projected to be, not where is is now. See chart below:
Using the Bone Age method -- growing at a rate of 3 inches per year for the past three years.
Training includes toggling between OL (hands and bend), TE (routes and catching), FB, Passing, and ILB.

2. High School Development

Early enrollment at Don Bosco Prep. Marist accelerated 6th grade to graduate 8th grade at age 12.
Instead of playing 13U Youth Football, he will be ahead of his peers learning the high school system, film study, coaching, competing against older players while adjusting to high school academics.

3. Diet

Weight gain is taken as seriously as training. He carries an extra 7lbs to “catch” any surprise growth spurts. He averages 3 inches and 30 to 40 lbs per year.

4. Weight Training

He trains with moderate weights on large muscle groups as not to put growth plates at risk, focusing on incline bench, cleaning technique and shoulder extensions.